Sitting at the tavern amidst the clatter of ninepins and the laughter of the drinkers, he would suddenly snatch up a menu and dash off upon the back of it a melody that bubbled like wine out of his overflowing heart.

• 坐在小酒店里，在九柱戏的哗啦声和酒鬼们的大笑声中，他会突然抓过一张菜单，在背面飞快地写下一支美酒似地从他满溢的心田里涌现出来的旋律。